The 12 cities that will see ‘catastrophic’ damage by crippling US winter storm: Live updates

The storm, which is expected to begin Friday and last through Monday, is expected to dump 12 inches or more of snow and catastrophic ice along its 1,500-mile path.

Texas and Oklahoma are among the first states expected to be affected by the storm, which could create hazardous road conditions, according to the National Weather Service.

The massive storm system is expected to bring a crippling ice storm and potentially nearly a foot of snow from Oklahoma to Washington, D.C., New York and Boston throughout the weekend.

Here are the 12 US cities that will be most affected by the upcoming winter storm: Washington Post.

• Oklahoma City
• Dallas/Fort Worth
• Little Rock
• Tupelo, Mississippi
• Nashville
• Cincinnati
• pittsburgh
• Charlotte
• Richmond
• Washington, D.C.
• new York
• Boston

Ted Cruz has once again become the subject of cruel online ridicule after he was spotted on a plane heading to California on Tuesday as a monster storm approached.

A major snowstorm is expected to blanket states across the country, including the Texas senator’s home state, where forecasters predict lows in the 10s Saturday and Sunday night.

The Texas grid is sensitive to cold and lacks gas supplies to cope when temperatures drop. That was the case when a deadly 2021 winter storm hit Cruz while he was on vacation in Cancun.

As a potentially historic winter storm prepares to hit the United States, meteorologists have warned that conditions could be so brutal that trees could start exploding.

Temperatures in the Midwest and Northern Plains this week are predicted to drop 20 degrees below zero Fahrenheit on Friday and Saturday, freezing the insides of local trees, meteorologist Max Velocity said.

The phenomenon, known as ‘frost cracking’, can literally cause trees to burst from the inside out, causing sap and water to freeze and expand, pressing against the bark.

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly on Friday joined a growing number of leaders declaring a state of emergency ahead of the winter storm.

‘The current forecast for much of the state calls for frigid temperatures accompanied by snow and wind,’ Kelly said in a press release.

‘I invite everyone to be prepared. Stay inside as much as possible and avoid traveling if possible. Make sure your home emergency kit is stocked and if you need to travel make sure your car emergency kit is also ready.’

Thousands of flights were canceled across the United States this weekend in anticipation of the winter storm.

As of 9:45 a.m. ET Friday, more than 1,200 domestic, in-country or out-of-country flights were canceled or postponed, according to FlightAware.

Airlines canceled 1,462 flights within, to or outside the United States on Saturday.

In North Carolina, Guilford Metro 911 officials issued a warning to residents to use emergency services appropriately. WFMY reported.

‘The emergency is in front of you,’ said Breanna Edwards, assistant manager at Guilford Metro 911.

‘But if there is any danger present, if you are injured in any way, these are definitely 911 scenarios; falling trees, downed lines, fire hazards and anything like that.’

Officials said not every weather-related problem warrants calling 911 and reminded drivers that vehicles on the side of the road marked with yellow or warning tape are flagged to emergency crews.

“Even abandoned cars; people crashed and left because they couldn’t get out,” a dispatcher told the local news station.

‘The options are endless but also on top of our regularly scheduled searches.’

Authorities asked for patience as teams intervened during the storm.

‘We’ll be involved, but we may be a little bit stretched and a little slower to respond,’ said Scott Muthersbaugh with Guilford County EMS.

‘We will be with you as soon as possible’ “As safely as we can.”

Travelers across the US are on high alert as major airlines issue warnings and announce possible flight cancellations ahead of Winter Storm Fern.

Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, JetBlue and Southwest Airlines, four of the nation’s largest airlines, warned travelers to expect major disruptions as the storm moves from the central U.S. toward the Northeast.

Energy experts have warned that the approaching winter storm could cause widespread power outages and power grid outages across the country.

‘When you encounter cold weather one day, it’s not such a big deal. “But we’re talking about three or four days of very low temperatures here,” said Douglas Giuffre, who leads U.S. energy and renewables research for S&P Global Energy. New York Times.

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the Trump administration has directed grid operators across the country to keep backup generators at data centers and ‘other large facilities’ to help prevent power outages.

‘We will do everything we can to keep the lights on and electricity prices low’ [during the storm]said Wright.

This weekend’s storm comes five years after a winter storm in Texas left millions of people without power for days in freezing temperatures.

The Chicago Public Schools system canceled classes and after-school activities Friday due to freezing temperatures.

“We have been carefully monitoring the forecast over the past 24 hours and have determined that it would be unsafe for staff and students to travel to school, given the frigid temperatures predicted for tomorrow and the National Weather Service Warning that wind gusts could reach -35 degrees,” the school system said.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency for the entire Empire State on Friday.

‘We are heading towards a very, very dangerous weather event,’ Hochul said.

‘Starting tomorrow night we will experience some of the most dangerous cold weather we have seen in years.’

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency Friday ahead of the winter storm.

“This is a serious storm that will likely cause hazardous conditions on our roadways and potential power outages, so we are doing everything we can to keep Kentuckians safe,” Beshear said.

‘We want everyone to do their best to prepare now. Get essential work done before a storm, avoid traveling when conditions are hazardous and turn on weather alerts to stay informed.’

NBC News’ Gary Grumbach reports that panic buying in Washington, D.C., has left store shelves completely bare as people prepare to spend the weekend at home. clarified.

Store shelves remained empty at Trader Joe’s in the nation’s capital as locals braced for inclement weather.